Bible, Donald Trump and Oath of Office

Fact check: Does it matter that Donald Trump didn't put his hand on the Bible during his oath of office?
Some social media users wondered if Donald Trump not taking the oath on a religious text meant he wasn't properly sworn in.
Trump takes oath of office without hand on Bible. Social media quick to react
President Trump's family wasn't in place as the oath of office began, including his wife, Melania, who was holding two Bibles.
Donald Trump Did Not Place Hand on a Bible as He Took Oath of Office: Photos
Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, taking the oath without placing his hand on the Bible
Trump took oath of office without his hand on the Bible
During his oath, Trump did not place his hand atop the Bible, a moment that quickly took over on social media as people watching at home took notice. #BREAKING: Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. pic.twitter.com/VywxkH9E4D
Donald Trump’s Second Inauguration In Photos: Who Was At The Swearing-In Ceremony
Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th U.S. President on January 20, 2025 one of many ceremonies that make up Inauguration Weekend.
Donald Trump Didn't Place Hand On Bible During Presidential Oath Of Office
Donald Trump appeared to forget to place his hand on a stack of Bibles held by his wife Melania Trump as he was sworn into office on Monday. Trump held up his right hand and repeated the oath of office as read to him by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, as is customary, but his left remained at his side.
Trump’s Bible move during swearing-in raises eyebrows
President-elect Donald Trump, from left, takes the oath of office as son Barron Trump and wife Melania Trump watch during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (Kevin Lamarque/Pool Photo via AP) AP
Trump doesn't place hand on Bible during swearing-in
Trump took the oath of office on Monday immediately after Vice President JD Vance was sworn in by Associate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. As Vance took the oath of office, he placed his right hand on a Bible that was held by his wife, Usha Vance, as she also held one of their three children.
In swearing-in ceremony, President Trump's hand wasn't on his Bible. Does it matter?
Despite social media attention, the Constitution protects freedom of religion. So putting a hand on a Bible, or even using one at all, isn't required.
President Trump didn’t swear on a Bible at his inauguration. Is it a requirement?
As millions watched President Donald Trump’s inauguration at the White House on Monday, Jan. 20, many noticed that he did not place his left hand on a Bible while being sworn in. Now people are questioning that gesture,
MAGA supporters blame this person for Trump not placing his hand on Bible while being sworn in
Donald Trump did not place his hand on the Bible while taking the oath of office as the 47th president of the United States on Monday. While presidents traditionally place their left hand on the Bible as they take the oath of office,
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Trump didn't place his hand on the Bible during his swearing-in, and some of his supporters are blaming John Roberts.
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